Moving Beyond Assessment: A Practical Guide For Beginning Helping Professionals, Second Edition

Moving Beyond Assessment is one of the most practical books that a new clinician in the behavioral/mental field can own. It is filled with short and concise chapters that address all of the questions that new clinicians have when they are first starting out. The topics range from introducing yourself to ethics to creating a treatment plan to understanding neurobiology. Both authors are professors, clinical supervisors, and active practitioners. Anyone who is entering the field as a social worker, psychologist, counselor, coach, or nurse will find this book to be one of the most invaluable books in their collection.

Melissa D. Grady, PhD, LICSW, LCSW, LCSW-C is a Professor of social work at The Catholic University of America's National Catholic School of Social Service where she teaches courses on clinical theory and practice, human behavior, and research. Her research areas focus on sexual violence prevention and intervention and on infusing the evidence-based practice process into clinical practice. In addition, she has been an active clinician for almost 30 years. Along with her academic position, she maintains a clinical practice where she sees clients for a variety of mental health issues, including trauma, depression, anxiety, and relationship challenges.

Eileen A. Dombo, PhD, LICSW, is a clinical social worker and educator providing trauma treatment since 1996. She has delivered trainings on individual, couples, and group treatment for trauma survivors, vicarious trauma for providers, and trauma-informed services for organizations. Dr. Dombo is an Associate Professor, Assistant Dean, and Chair of the PhD Program at The Catholic University of America. She practices as an Independent Clinical Social Worker in Washington, D.C. Awards include recognition as a “Top Therapist” by Washingtonian Magazine and Social Worker of the Year by the National Association of Social Workers.